Vinho Verde wines are gaining traction in the UK and at yesterday's annual Vinho Verde tasting where 27 producers were showcasing over 130 wines from one of Portugal's more recognised regions, they are looking to grow their UK market share.
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On Monday Moody's Investor Service credit rating agency downgraded the Soho House & Co and the Soho House Bond from Caa1 to Caa2, which is considered speculative grade is rated as poor quality and a very high credit risk.
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Wines of South Africa's triennial Sommelier Cup competition is now accepting entries as the organisation strives to boost on-trade sales.
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Customers across all retail sectors are buying with their eyes and the message behind the label has never been so important.
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Swig's Robin Davis talks about the growing appeal of niche agencies for a vibrant on-trade.
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In Vino, which is an investment company that owns Boutinot, has bought Spanish specialist Moreno Wines.
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Bristol's Psychopomp micro-distillery is to open retail premises on the city's St Michael's Hill, close to the university.
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New research into the psychology of drink selection in the on-trade puts the focus firmly on customer needs
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Guy Woodward reflects on how any wine "advice" may be viewed through the prism of wine being the preserve of patronising snobs.
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Independent drinks manufacturer and distributor Halewood International is launching a new range of craft spirits to target younger millenniel drinkers thirsty for new flavour combinations and drink experiences.
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Premium South American wine estates Bodega Argento from Argentina and Uruguay's Bodega Garzón have partnered with newly-launched Latin American pop-up restuarant Una on a series of exclusive supper clubs in the clock tower of London's St Pancras Hotel.
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New Sunderland-based small-batch distillery Poetic License is looking to roll out nationally after a successful launch in the North East late last year.
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English sparkling wine producer, Ridgeview Wine Estate Ridgeview won medals for all five of its wines entered into the 2016 Texsom International Wine Awards in the US last week.
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Diageo Reserve has announced the launch of the second half of its World Class UK 2016 competition, which aims to find the best bartender in the UK.
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Champagne Ruinart has announced the details of its Ruinart Challenge 2016, aimed at identifying the most talented young sommeliers from around the world.
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Stephen Hargreaveas, the chief executive officer of The Cranleigh Boutique, a company focused on high-end luxury sites is opening the first of two luxury bars located in the Lake District called the Fizzy Tart.
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Sales of sparking wines in the UK - excluding Champagne - hit £1 billion for the first time in 2015, according to figures released today by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.
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At yesterday's Go West! annual tasting California, Oregon and Washington wines emphasised that wines from west coast of the USA are gaining traction in the UK market.
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Barrio Bars, the quirky South-American cocktail bar chain, is continuing to expand across London and is adding a fourth location in Brixton, is set to open this month.
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Premium Italian gin Malfy GQDI has launched in the UK - backed the claim that Italy is the true homeland of gin.
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